Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Performing Arts (Dance)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for visits, equipment and materials.
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful audition and interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

4 GCSEs at grades A* - C; or
GNVQ Intermediate in a related subject; or
BTEC First Diploma in a related subject; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 2 awards.


PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
This course is for those students who wish to train for professional work as performers in dance. Consisting of 18 units, the course will develop the skills needed to dance and perform upon the stage and will be a good preparation for studying dance or performing arts at university or specialist dance schools. The course is geared to practical and vocational work, which will establish technical skills and good working practice for performers as well as seeking to develop students' experience, confidence and imagination in performance. You will also learn about how the entertainment industry works and how Performing Arts relates to and interacts with society.

In addition to studying Key Skills the subjects covered include:

Acting;
Ballet;
Choreography;
Contemporary Dance;
Dance Appreciation
Dance Performance;
Jazz Dance;
Musical Theatre;
Physical Theatre;
Performance Workshop and Major Project;
Performing Arts Business;
Historical Context of Performing Arts
Physical Theatre;
Singing for Actors and Dancers
Tap dance

Subject to validation.
PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Further study at Level 4 (HE) in specialist courses, HE courses in Dance or performing arts, or related subjects
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE coursework and FMP practical examination